The Finale: Pass the Sauce
Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Show-Me State players from The Finale who can not only get buckets, but have the skills to do it with a lot of flair. Whether it’s showcasing getting buckets, creative…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Show-Me State players from The Finale who can not only get buckets, but have the skills to do it with a lot of flair. Whether it’s showcasing getting buckets, creative handles and passing ability, these players know how to bring the sauce.
Alex Benassi 6’2″ Missouri Hawks 17U (Lee’s Summit ’22): Talented point guard who had an excellent run in July with his all-around skill level.
Jobe Bryant 5’10″ 34Hoops 17U (Park Hills Central ’24): Incoming high school point guard who turned many heads while playing up at the 17U level.
Brendan Deters Brendan Deters 6'2" | PG St. Dominic | 2021 State MO 6’2 Missouri Basketball Club 17U (St Dominic ‘21): Slick ball handling point guard who can maneuver his way in and out of traffic.
Drenin Dinkins Drenin Dinkins 6'0" | PG South Iron | 2022 State MO 6’0″ Gateway Basketball Club 16U (South Iron ’22): A shake-and-bake bucket getter with long distance shooting ability.
Seth Larson 6’5″ Sting 17U (Hickman ’21): Big wing player who knows how to create his offense with his creative handles. He knows how to play all the angles.
Mateo Marquez 5’9″ Mentality by Michael Watson 15U (Park Hill ’23): Young point guard with very impressive handles and passing ability.
Jaden Monday Jaden Monday 6'0" | PG Van Horn | 2021 State MO (Pictured) 6’0 SSA Elite Black 17U (Van Horn ‘21): High scoring guard with electric quickness and handles to get into the lane and knock down 3-pointers.
Animu Mohammed 6’5″ Mission Minded 17U (Greenwood ’21): Freakish athlete who demonstrated his ability to pass the ball and break down defenders off the dribble.
Devin Carroll Devin Carroll 6'3" | SG Fair Grove | 2022 State MO 6’2″ Missouri Flight 16U (Nixa ’22): Long distance shooter who can break off defenders with his ability to change speeds and directions with his crafty handles.
Demarcus Sanford, Jr. 6’2″ St. Louis Blazers (Lift for Life ’21): Athletic point guard who can create off the dribble.
Brock Wakefield Brock Wakefield 6'4" | SG South Iron | 2021 State MO 6’4″ Gateway Basketball Club (South Iron ’21): A long distance shooter who can create his own offense with all kinds of escape moves off the dribble.
Isaiah Williams Isaiah Williams 6'2" | SG Lutheran North | 2021 State MO 6’2″ Gateway-Knights 17U (Lutheran North ’21): Slippery wing player with nice handles with the ability to maneuver in and out of tight spaces.
( Jaden Monday Jaden Monday 6'0" | PG Van Horn | 2021 State MO photo, courtesy of Peter Spexarth)